This week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, essentially, according to Mic’s Emily Singer, giving Democrats a massive gift with his harsh comments on social security, Medicare, Medicaid and the biggie: the Affordable Care Act.

Oh, hey, haven’t you heard? On Wednesday, Canada legalized recreational marijuana. With all that pesky red tape out of the way, you might be interested to learn more about the cannabis production program at Niagra College in Ontario, Canada, where students will learn about plant nutrition, pest management and various legal regulations.

The bad news is that — unlike its students — the acceptance rate isn’t all that high, with just 8% of applicants making the cut.

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